Cordial ELCCDX2-2 - Professional 5-Pin DMX Cable, 2 meters
The Cordial ELCCDX2-2 is a high-end DMX cable designed for lighting and entertainment professionals who demand maximum reliability and performance. Measuring 2 meters in length and featuring 5-pin Neutrik connectors, this cable ensures stable, interference-free signal transmission for precise control of complex lighting systems. Its robust construction makes it ideal for touring, live events, and any professional environment where durability is crucial.
Manufactured to the highest quality standards, the ELCCDX2-2 uses Cordial CDMX 2 cable, which features oxygen-free tinned copper (OFC) conductors for superior conductivity. Double shielding, consisting of a tinned copper braid and an aluminum foil, effectively protects the DMX512 digital signal from electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI), ensuring that commands reach lighting equipment without errors or latency.
Main Features
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Neutrik 5-Pin Connectors: Equipped with Neutrik 5-pin male and female XLR connectors, renowned worldwide for their robustness, reliability, and excellent connection. These connectors ensure a secure fit and flawless signal transmission.
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Professional Length: Its 2 meters in length offer a perfect balance between reach and handling, ideal for connecting nearby equipment on trusses, lighting towers or on the control table.
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Superior Double Shielding: The combination of a tinned copper braid and a laminated aluminum foil provides exceptional protection against all types of interference, ensuring a clean and stable DMX signal.
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Robust Construction: The heavy-duty PVC outer jacket and overall cable design are built to withstand the demands of continuous use on tours and events, resisting pulling, bending, and everyday wear and tear.
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High Purity Conductors: The internal conductors are made of 7-strand 0.20 mm tinned copper, ensuring excellent flexibility and reliable data transmission in accordance with the DMX512 and EIA-485 standards.
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Simple Identification: Each end of the cable features a clear heat-shrink sleeve that allows for custom labeling for easy identification in complex assemblies.
Benefits for the Lighting Professional
The Cordial ELCCDX2-2 is designed with the lighting technician, designer, and rental company in mind. Its reliability means less time troubleshooting signal issues and more time focusing on the show. Precise DMX data transmission allows for complete control over fixtures, including advanced features like Remote Device Management (RDM), which utilizes all 5 pins of the connector for data return. The durability of its Neutrik components and the quality of its cabling ensure a long-term investment, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
Use Cases
This cable is the perfect choice for a wide variety of professional applications:
- Connection between lighting consoles and dimmers.
- Linking moving heads, LED PAR lights, strobes and other DMX lighting effects.
- Use in stages, theaters, television studios, music tours and corporate events.
- Fixed installations in concert halls, nightclubs and convention centers where reliability is paramount.
- Systems that require bidirectional communication thanks to their 5 connected pins, compatible with the RDM protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between a 3-pin and a 5-pin DMX cable?
- A 3-pin DMX cable transmits a single data line (DMX universe). The 5-pin cable, like this model, was the original standard and has additional pins for a second data link or for advanced features such as RDM, which enables bidirectional communication with equipment. Although many devices use only 3 pins, using a 5-pin cable ensures universal compatibility and prepares your system for future technologies.
- Can I use an XLR microphone cable for DMX?
- It is not recommended. Although the connectors may look the same (in the case of 3-pin connectors), the impedance is different. Microphone cables have an impedance of 75 ohms, while DMX cables are standardized at 110-120 ohms. Using the wrong cable can cause signal reflections, data errors, and unreliable lighting operation. This Cordial cable has an impedance of 111 ohms, ideal for DMX.
- Are the connectors durable?
- Yes, this cable uses genuine Neutrik connectors, considered the industry standard for their durability, secure locking mechanism and long-term reliability, even with constant connections and disconnections.
Project description
Professional 2-meter DMX cable with Neutrik brand 5-pin male and female XLR connectors. The cable is Cordial CDMX 2 type, with oxygen-free tinned copper conductors of 0.22 mm² (7x0.20 mm). It features double shielding with tinned copper braid and aluminum foil, and a characteristic impedance of 111 Ω at 1 MHz. The outer jacket is PVC with a total diameter of 6.4 mm. It complies with DMX512 and EIA-485 standards. Electrical resistance is 95 Ω/km and electrical capacitance is 42 pF/m.
